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House History

Here stands the French-Andrews house, a one-story house
built for John French stood upon this site about 1675. In 1718 it was sold to
Joseph Andrews and some time before 1798 it was raised to two stories and the
easterly end was added. In the spring of 1693, Howlett Street was laid out as a
town way which passed “between Corpll French his house and barne.” The barn
originally stood in the orchard on the westerly side of the road.

Here is where Thomas French's son John lived. He was b. ca.
1637 in Ipswich, MA, and died ca. 1706 in Topsfield. Here's an old photo of his
house in Topsfield.

The French home of Thomas French and later belonging to his
son John in Topsfield, MA, was built in 1675, and probably the second to the
oldest standing French home in the country. The oldest French house in the U.S.
is that of Richard French in Marshfield, MA. John was a tailor and moved to Topsfield, MA, about 1664. The house is
located on Howlett St.

This first period anitique saltbox colonial house built in
1675 has been extensively restored. It is considered the oldest continuously
occupied house in the town and is also part of the National Historic Registry.
The home is very privately situated on 4 lush, botanical acres. Diamond leaded
glass windows, 5 fireplaces, exposed beams and brick, wide pine floors, wide
paneled wood walls and a wood roof all provide historical ambience. Each
bedroom has its own full bath! A separate wing can be used as an in-law
potential or as an extended master suite. The grounds are set up for
entertaining and are professionally landscaped.

House was for sale in 2006.

Topsfield, MA01983

MLS ID#: 70431603

$895,000

3 Bed, 3.5 Bath

3,066 Sq. Ft.

4 Acres

Estimated payment:

$4,526 Per Month

Click
here for the real estate offer (PDF File). Some of the links no longer
apply since it has been sold.